Easy Lentil Stew Recipe

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Easy Lentil Stew Recipe

This Easy Lentil Stew Recipe is one of my favorite vegan recipe. Not only is it easy to make but it’s so delicious too, even my kids love it. It’s a hearty recipe that’s high in protein but low in calorie.

Here’s how to make Easy Lentil Stew Recipe

Ingredients:

2 cups French lentils

2 Tablespoons olive oil

1 red onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, crushed

2 carrots, chopped

1-18oz can whole tomatoes with juice

2 celery stalks, chopped

1/2 cup red wine

2.5 cups vegetable stock

1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

3 bay leaves

Cayenne or paprika, to taste

Directions:

Place the lentils in a saucepan with just enough water to cover. Simmer over low heat for 20 minutes, drain.

Meanwhile, in a large stockpot or dutch oven, heat the olive oil over low heat. Add the onion and garlic. Cook until soft.

Add carrots, cook 5 minutes while stirring occasionally.

Add the tomatoes, celery, red wine, stock, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves and cayenne – if using. Cook together for 5 minutes, and then add the lentils.

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I’m definitely liking this lentil stew – sounds perfect as the weather cools a bit, and sounds so yummy (and nutritious)! I hope you can stop on by and share this or any other recipe with us on Five Friday Finds!